Burkina Faso at the 2012 Summer Olympics

Burkina Faso competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom, from 27 July to 12 August 2012. This was the nation's eighth appearance at the Olympics, having participated since the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich under the name "Upper Volta". Five athletes from Burkina Faso were selected to the team, 3 women and 2 men, competing only in athletics, judo, and swimming. Burkina Faso, however, has yet to win its first Olympic medal.

Burkina Faso at the
2012 Summer Olympics
IOC codeBUR
NOCBurkinabé National Olympic and Sports Committee
in London
Competitors5 in 3 sports
Flag bearer Severine Nebie (opening)
Angelika Ouedraogo (closing)
Medals
Gold
0
Silver
0
Bronze
0
Total
0
Summer Olympics appearances (overview)
Other related appearances
 Upper Volta (1972)

Athletics
Main article: Athletics at the 2012 Summer Olympics
Men
Athlete Event Heat Quarterfinal Semifinal Final
Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank
Gerard Kobeane 100 m 10.42 1 Q 10.48 6 Did not advance
Women
Athlete Event Heat Semifinal Final
Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank
Marthe Koala 100 m hurdles 13.91 7 Did not advance
Key
  • Note–Ranks given for track events are within the athlete's heat only
  • Q = Qualified for the next round
  • q = Qualified for the next round as a fastest loser or, in field events, by position without achieving the qualifying target
  • NR = National record
  • N/A = Round not applicable for the event
  • Bye = Athlete not required to compete in round

Judo
Main article: Judo at the 2012 Summer Olympics
Athlete Event Round of 32 Round of 16 Quarterfinals Semifinals Repechage Final / BM
Opposition
Result		 Opposition
Result		 Opposition
Result		 Opposition
Result		 Opposition
Result		 Opposition
Result		 Rank
Severine Nebie Women's −63 kg Bye  Willeboordse (NED)
L 0001–1000		 Did not advance

Swimming
Main article: Swimming at the 2012 Summer Olympics

Burkina Faso has gained two "Universality places" from the FINA.[1]

Men
Athlete Event Heat Semifinal Final
Time Rank Time Rank Time Rank
Adama Ouedraogo 50 m freestyle 25.26 41 Did not advance
Women
Athlete Event Heat Semifinal Final
Time Rank Time Rank Time Rank
Angelika Ouedraogo 50 m freestyle 32.19 62 Did not advance

References
  1. "FINA Universality Places" (PDF). FINA. 6 July 2012. Retrieved 6 July 2012.


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